1 . No matter what you’re looking for, Orlando has a perfect place for every type of traveler. Here’s my list of the best places to stay in town.

The Alfond Inn

The Alfond Inn is a modern, 112-room hotel in the super-walkable heart of Winter Park. It’s a quiet, art-filled space that I think couldn’t be more suitable for honeymooners.

The hotel also has a heated outdoor pool and a great restaurant, Hamilton’s Kitchen, with a focus on local food.

The Ritz-Carlton

For luxury (奢华) and an escape from the noisy city, treat yourself to a stay at The Ritz-Carlton. Located on a peaceful 500-acre land with three indoor pools, a championship-level golf course, a 40,000-square-foot spa, a tennis club, and award-winning dining choices, I think this hotel has a true getaway experience.

The Park Plaza Hotel

Built in 1922, this 28-room hotel is on the walkable shop-and-restaurant-lined Park Avenue in Winter Park, just north of Orlando. Having an elegant lobby with European-inspired decorations and nice rooms with balconies (阳台), the Park Plaza Hotel is a popular honeymoon spot and a favorite for writers and other creative professionals like myself seeking peaceful working vacations.

The Wellborn

Near the Thornton Park neighborhood, The Wellborn, a 20-room hotel, is in Orlando’s oldest house which was built in 1883. Just a short walk from downtown’s Lake Eola, The Wellborn is near many local bars and restaurants, and it has a romantic environment with gardens and tree-lined brick streets.

1. Where is Hamilton’s Kitchen?

A．At The Wellborn.

B．At The Ritz-Carlton.

C．At the Alfond Inn.

D．At the Park Plaza Hotel.

2. What can people do at The Ritz-Carlton?

A．Swim outdoors.

B．Play ball games.

C．Enjoy bar drinks.

D．Do some shopping.

3. What do the Park Plaza Hotel and The Wellborn have in common?

A．Restaurants are within reach.

B．They were built in 19th century.

C．Romantic gardens can be visited.

D．They have a peaceful environment.

2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The artists of Dafen can paint like Van Gogh

The village of Dafen was once thought     1     (produce) the most oil paintings in the world every year.     2     (recognize) as the “world’s art factory”, Dafen impressed visitors with its many workshops, in which painters created mock masterpieces by Van Gogh, Monet and Warhol. But the village was always seen more as a production line     3     a place of culture. Today the future of Dafen may depend on     4     it is able to earn respect of the art world.

Things started to change for Dafen in 2008,     5     the global financial crisis cut down overseas orders. With more demand     6     (come) from domestic market, artists began painting different subjects. New customers preferred Chinese styles, says     7     painter in Dafen. He learnt the art of Shan Shui which involves representing natural landscapes. In some ways Dafen reflected the broader economy. As exports start to decline as a share of GDP, domestic     8     (consume) plays a larger role in driving growth.

China is the world’s second-largest art market.     9     it is not clear where Dafen fits in. Li Jinghu, an artist from nearby Dongguan, often visits the village hoping to discover new talent. But locals say the demand for their paintings     10     (decline) in the past two pandemic-struck years. “Most people would probably be surprised that Dafen still exists. It does and it will,”says Lisa Movius, a writer in Shanghai who covers art.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

For Greek photographer George Doupas, Beijing is home now. During the past decade, he has been photographing the city, capturing its beauty     1     sharing these photos online and in exhibitions.

“This     2     (true) represents Beijing — the old and the new, nicely mixing together,” Doupas said while showing his photograph of the Zhihua Temple, a delicate Ming Dynasty building. It     3     (locate) in front of a modern office building, Galaxy SOHO, which features weaving bridges and interlocking passageways.

With rich historical heritage, Beijing     4     (be) an important center of traditional Chinese culture since the Ming Dynasty. Doupas often gets     5     (lose) in the city’s splendid ancient architecture. Meanwhile, he is also amazed by the modern city     6    (combine) high-end businesses and various industries. “It is fascinating to see a rapidly-developing city that invests so much effort in preserving its past, which is     7     I decided to pursue my career here,” he said.

Doupas is determined to continue with his career in China, hoping to serve as     8     bridge between China and the West. The     9     (display) that show his photos about Beijing have attracted a large audience in Greece and the Czech Republic.

“I call Beijing my home now,” he said, “I’ll keep sharing photos of China     10     the rest of the world.”

4 . Everyone deserves to love where he or she live. That’s why Tash Frootko, a property developer in Gloucester, England, began the Rainbow Street project in her quiet town four years ago.

Frootko brought a new life to her properties by brightening the outside of each home, transforming her neighborhood into a colorful place. Now, she is partnering with local street artists to take her project a step further and turn Gloucester’s city center into a Rainbow Square.

“We didn’t get recognition from local people at first. But later, an unexpected outcome happened, ”said Frootko.

“It has brought the community together really well, “Michelle, a local citizen said. “If it wasn’t for Frootko, then none of us would have come out and spoken to each other. ”

“I actively seek out areas that can’t receive enough attention and turn them into huge attractive colors for everyone to enjoy and add a much-needed cultural boost for the city, ” Frootko said.

The new Rainbow Square includes an even more special design. Frootko convinced two street artists to get on board and contribute large murals to two buildings on the Square. Power, a street artist and printmaker, has worked on community art projects across the UK. She said, “This was truly a labour of love. With a uniquely designed typeface, shadows and gold leaf, I hope that this mural becomes a much-loved landmark of the city and makes the city attractive.”

The final result of the project was a huge hit, turning a once sleepy collection of streets into a place that celebrates joy and culture. Every local citizen and visitor who walks by is sure to have their day brightened by the art of the Rainbow Square. And all of this is related to Frootko’s strong willpower.

1. Why did Frootko set up the Rainbow Street project?

A．To find talented street artists.	B．To brighten everyone’s day.
C．To beautify where she lived.	D．To make a profit for her company.

2. What is the local people’s attitude to Frootko’s Rainbow Square initially?

A．Supportive.

B．Suspicious.

C．Cautious.

D．Tolerant.

3. What does Power think of the mural on the Rainbow Square?

A．It helps improve her skills.	B．It is fit to promote culture.
C．It shows her talent for art.	D．It adds to Gloucester’s charm.

4. Which word can best describe Frootko?

A．Determined.

B．Courageous.

C．Humorous.

D．Generous.

5 . The public library is one of the greatest inventions humankind has ever imagined and actually made happen. Libraries are a (an)_______ , quiet place where all people can hang out and read, without having to ______ anyone anything. Apart from being a place that is full of ______ to borrow, libraries are something that offers ______ and warmth. A post on Twitter celebrating the wonderfulness of libraries ________ this point perfectly.

“Today a woman with developmental disabilities came into the library, and she was ________,” wrote a Twitter user. “She didn’t _______ her address, but her phone number was in her pocket on a piece of paper with Elmo on it. She kept saying, ‘The library is a safe place.’We called and her guardians (监护人) came right over. It seemed that they were not worried at all. Apparently this happens pretty _______. They even stayed long enough for her to _______ some new books and Sesame Street DVDs. The library is a safe place indeed.”

The post _______ others to share their own stories of libraries being safe places for them, and it’s enough to _______ even the hardest of hearts. For people who grew up in dysfunctional (功能失调的) homes, the library can be a safe heaven of calm and kindness. For people lacking financial means, the library is a space that provides free education and free entertainment, as well as a free indoor place to go. This is the reason why _______ people grouped to libraries when they have nowhere else on earth---the only place that doesn’t _______ money. We cannot understate Literal lifesavers. Libraries also fill up a lot of gaps in other social _______ and help people find their way to information about other opportunities. They open the doors to so many ________.

1.

A．calm

B．noisy

C．nervous

D．amusing

2.

A．ask

B．pay

C．afford

D．beg

3.

A．supplies

B．stationery

C．books

D．cafeterias

4.

A．support

B．assistance

C．shelter

D．safety

5.

A．declared

B．explained

C．tackled

D．discovered

6.

A．trapped

B．lost

C．anxious

D．delighted

7.

A．know

B．search

C．conceive

D．cover

8.

A．exactly

B．accurately

C．regularly

D．fluently

9.

A．work out

B．come out

C．bring out

D．check out

10.

A．spread

B．inspired

C．impressed

D．contacted

11.

A．bother

B．surprise

C．fund

D．warm

12.

A．heartbroken

B．homeless

C．hopeless

D．elderly

13.

A．require

B．quit

C．recommend

D．spend

14.

A．research

B．communities

C．services

D．designs

15.

A．memories

B．problems

C．advertisements

D．possibilities

6 . Exploring Libraries

There are three branches of the New York Public Library in the Riverdale / Kings-bridge area, as well as a Bronx—wide branch. Each has thousands of books for lending, as well as weekly readings and concerts. Call branches for library hours.

●Bronx Library Center

310 E. Kingsbridge Road

(718) 5794244

The largest public library in the Bronx—this 8,000-square-foot center is NYPL’s first green library and features the system’s premier Latino and Puerto Rican Heritage Collection. Hours are Monday through Saturday, from 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. Sundays, noon to 6 p. m.

●Riverdale Library

5540 Mosholo Ave.

(718) 5491212

Across the street from Riverdale Neighborhood House, this branch has cathedral ceilings and is surrounded by trees and grass. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p. m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.

●Kingsbridge Library

291 W. 231st St., at Corlear Avenue

(718) 548—5656

The Kingsbridge Library is the largest local library. It includes an outdoor garden, a multipurpose community room, and a teen area. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.

●Van Cortlandt Library

3882 Cannon Place

(718) 543—5150

Located right along the B×1, B×2 and B×10 bus lines, this library is near the Jerome Park Reservoir and Van Cortlandt Park. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a. m. to 7 p. m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m.

All library patrons (用户) in these branches above are required to wear masks inside the building, says branch manager Rebecca Brown—Barbier. And for more information, please contact NYPL. org.

1. Which of the following branches offers service on Sundays?

A．Van Cortlandt Library.	B．Bronx Library Center.
C．Kingsbridge Library.	D．Riverdale Library.

2. What is special about Kingsbridge Library?

A．It has space for teens.

B．It enjoys three bus lines nearby.

C．It’s known for NYPL’s first green library.

D．It offers a multipurpose entertainment room.

3. What is a must for patrons in these branches?

A．Carrying their own lunch.	B．Booking seats at NYPL. org.
C．Applying for library cards.	D．Putting on their masks.

7 . China’s famous museums include ancient buildings and world class modern museums with big collections. They are excellent places for sightseeing and learning about China.

Sanxingdui Museum

The museum is on the path less beaten by tourists, but it makes one of the top museums for the 3,400-year-old artworks. If you’re an ancient history fan, this place will attract you. If you love art, its style will surprise you a lot.

The Palace Museum

The museum is one of the largest old building kept in the country with a history of 600 years old. Built at the beginning of the Ming Dynasty between 1406 and 1420, it was the home of 24 rulers and their courts. It is one of the fines buildings in China and a good place to study Chinese history.

The Shanghai Museum

The big modern museum is popular with foreign tourists. It is probably the most modern museum with the focus on creative art displays about the history of the whole area. Most famous for its huge collection of china, it is in People’s Square which is also a popular tourist attraction.

The Shaanxi History Museum

Since 14 historical dynasties founded their capitals and developed in Shaanxi Province, the museum may have the oldest treasure of all museums in Chins. The artworks show the greatness of the museum, and the displays are modern and well laid out.

1. Which of the following is on the less-frequently-visited road?

A．Sanxingdui Museum.	B．The Palace Museum.
C．The Shanghai Museum.	D．The Shaanxi History Museum.

2. What is the Shanghai Museum best known for?

A．Its founder.	B．Its building style.
C．Its collection of china.	D．Its home of rulers.

3. What do the four museums focus on?

A．Modern art.	B．Ancient science.
C．Chinese historical culture.	D．Chinese modern building.

8 . A writer’s home is a kind of autobiography, and visiting the place where a great work of literature was written gives you a deeper understanding of both the book and the person who wrote it. Here are some famous writers’ houses to check out.

Ralph Waldo Emerson’s House

Emerson lived in this house for 46 years until his death in 1882 and wrote his essays Nature and Self-Reliance in a study on the first floor, although his son later said that Emerson’s “real study” was nearby Walden Woods.

Margaret Mitchell’s Apartment

For Gone with the Wind fans, Margaret Mitchell’s house is their dream place. Mitchell moved into Apartment No. 1 of this building when she just got married in 1926 and lived there for six years. She worked on her novel on a table in the living room. When the novel was accepted for publication in 1935, it immediately became a big hit.

William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak

Rowan Oak, Faulkner’s home for almost 30 years, is where he wrote many of his major works, including Light in August. In his study, he sometimes wrote his plot structures on the wall, and then painted over them when he finished the book. In fact, you can still see the plot for his novel A Fable penciled on the wall right where he left it.

Ernest Hemingway’s House

Ernest Hemingway lived in this house for the most productive eight years of his life. He wrote most of his major works in his office, which you could only get to by walking across a bridge that extended from the upstairs bedroom. Almost everything in the house had a story.

1. Which of the four places housed its owner for the longest time?

A．Ralph Waldo Emerson’s House.	B．Margaret Mitchell’s Apartment.
C．William Faulkner’s Rowan Oak.	D．Ernest Hemingway’s House.

2. What do we know from the text?

A．Emerson’s “real study” was on the first floor of his house.

B．Margaret Mitchell’s Apartment was a dream place for her.

C．Faulkner sometimes liked painting his house structures.

D．Hemingway’s office was accessible only by crossing a bridge.

3. What is the writer’s purpose of writing the text?

A．To advertise some famous writers’ works.	B．To recommend some famous writers’ houses.
C．To introduce some famous writers’ birthplaces.	D．To recall some famous writers’ life experiences.

9 . Slowly but surely, offices are beginning to reopen. That means, the work-from-home lifestyle may be coming to a close. Why not spice it up a bit for this last stretch of flexible living and book a killer vacation rental? Here are 4 rentals perfect for you.

San Antonio, Texas

Head deep into the heart of Texas for an enjoyable work-from-home experience at this 3-bedroom Lavaca cottage. And you’ll find a fully private backyard that is perfect for the little ones. The house on its own is excellent, but what is close to downtown San Antonia is like a cherry on top.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, California

Set out for beautiful California and book this beach retreat. You’ll have both the beach and town within walking distance. Charming Carmel has world-class restaurants, art galleries and wine tasting rooms. The beloved treat shop is sure to get your kids on their best behavior!

Scottsdale, Arizona

With over 300 days of sunshine and boundless outdoor activities, Arizona is an outdoor heaven for all ages. Book this massive 5-bedroom desert house, and spend days hiking. Then cool off back at home in your private pool overlooking the mountains. If you’re working from home, you can soak in some pretty evenings and desert sunsets. When you’re not enjoying a barbecue in the backyard, walk into Scottsdale’s modern downtown district for dinner.

The Catskills, New York

Surround yourself with nature while you work-from-home at this quiet and private, 4-acre red cottage in the Catskills region. The charming 2-bedroom house has a huge industrial kitchen, private hot tub and a barbecue. When you have to go back to civilization, the lovable mountain town of Woodstock is just 10 minutes away.

1. Which of the following best suits people who are art lovers?

A．San Antonio.

B．Carmel-by-the-Sea.

C．Scottsdale.

D．The Catskills.

2. What do we know about Scottsdale?

A．It is a good place for outdoor sports.	B．It has few sunny days.
C．It has wine tasting rooms.	D．It is a lovable seaside town.

3. What do the four rentals have in common?

A．They have a private backyard.	B．They are close to the beach.
C．They provide a barbecue.	D．They are near the town or downtown.

10 . When it comes to solitary activities and bravery, going to a museum alone is something you should seek out. When I used to work at a large, encyclopedic museum, I would often wander through the galleries by myself on my lunch break or after work.    1    . So, why not take yourself on an independent date to a museum?

When you visit a large museum alone, especially if there are certain artworks you you’re your heart set on seeing, you can set your own plan.    2    . You can go directly to the galleries you’re interested in and not waste time on art you have little or no desire to see.

Enjoying a museum alone might help you enjoy solitude. Even if you’re a social butterfly, being alone is an inevitable part of life, so it’s important to learn to be comfortable being alone with yourself. A museum is an ideal way to intentionally practice this.    3    .

If you go the route of remaining alone at a museum, you won’t have the distraction of social interaction.    4    . A museum is the perfect place to bring a sketchbook, sit down somewhere and draw what’s around you with no aim or judgment.

    5    . The thought of going to a place as public as a museum by yourself might be intimidating(令人生畏的), but I encourage you to try it out. You might discover another side to yourself, to the art or to other people that you wouldn’t have experienced otherwise.

A．A museum is a wonderful place for self-reflection

B．You can welcome imagination in those quiet moments

C．You can be highly selective in how you plan your visit

D．These were some of the most quiet, thoughtful parts of my day

E．As a result, you’ll be better equipped for those lonelier times in life

F．A museum can be a great place for all seeking a quiet, reflective space

G．Instead, you can focus on self-reflection, or you could look for inspiration